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15. The specialized plastids devoid of pigments that function primarily as storage units for starches, lipids, or proteins in plant tissues are

A. Chromoplasts
B. Chloroplasts
C. Leukoplasts
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D. Peroxisomes

📝 Explanation

Leukoplasts are non-pigmented plastids found in non-photosynthetic plant tissues (like roots or tubers) that store starches (amyloplasts) or fats.

📖 Additional Information

  • Chromoplasts
  • Chloroplasts
  • Leukoplasts
  • Peroxisomes

Leukoplasts are non-pigmented plastids found in non-photosynthetic plant tissues (like roots or tubers) that store starches (amyloplasts) or fats.

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